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Plot Diagram for Stray by Cynthia Rylant
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The Plot Diagram
"Stray" by Cynthia Rylant
Exposition
The definition of exposition is the introduction of the characters, setting, and conflict.
exposition
In this story...
We meet Mr. and Mrs. Lacey and Doris and we know that it is present day because dad has a car.
In this story...
Initiating/Inciting Event
The definition of this term is the jump start to the story and it is the event that must happen for the rest of the story to take place.
The puppy arrives at the house and has to stay because of the snow.
Initiating / inciting event
How does this event effect the parents and Doris?
Rising Action
These are the events in the story that add suspense and tension.
rising action
In this story...
Doris tries to convince her parents to keep the puppy because he is so well behaved and quiet.
In this story...
Climax
This is the highest point of interest in the story; the most exciting, decision making part.
climax
Dad takes the puppy to the shelter after 9 days and Doris tries to decide how her life will be without the puppy.
Falling action
This is when the pieces of the story start to fall together and things start to make sense.
falling action
In this story..
Doris wakes up to find out that dad brought the puppy home and that she gets to keep it!
How does this event effect the story?
Conflict
The problem in the story.
Once you know this, you can figure out the RESOLUTION.
conflict
In this story...
Doris and her parents do not agree about keeping the puppy.
Resolution
This is the solution to the conflict!
So FIRST, ask yourself...WHAT IS THE CONFLICT?...THEN...how is it SOLVED?
resolution
In this story...
Dad agrees with Doris about the puppy and decides to let her keep it because the shelter was terrible.